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Aplonis is a genus of starlings of the family Sturnidae. The genus name is from Ancient Greek haploos meaning "simple" or "plain" and ornis meaning "bird".

1/ Asian glossy starling (Sáo xanh, Aplonis panayensis)

Asian glossy starling 
(Sáo xanh, Aplonis panayensis)

The Asian glossy starling (Aplonis panayensis) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan (introduced), Cambodia and Thailand.

Traits:
- Ruby-red-eyed;
- Some are streaked-bellied;

The genus name Aplonis is from Ancient Greek haploos meaning "simple" or "plain" and ornis meaning "bird".
panayensis Panay Island, Philippines.